Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,859
Total Quantity
467.1K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+92.3%
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,859 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,042 to the NHS. This is 92.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
604
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,859 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 467,091 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,042 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,859 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +92.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.